Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

What you'll own

• Implement and manage security controls across cloud-based information systems
• Support system authorization activities (A&A) and continuous monitoring efforts
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Review system configurations and security documentation to ensure compliance with established baselines
• Coordinate with system administrators and engineers to support secure system operations
• Analyze logs and monitoring tools to identify anomalies, threats, and security events

What you'll deliver

• Systems that meet security requirements and maintain compliance with authorization standards
• Timely identification and remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings
• Accurate and complete security documentation supporting system authorization and audits
• Continuous monitoring activities that improve overall system security posture

Here's what you need

• 3 years of experience implementing security controls and managing cyber risk using RMF, JSIG, or ICD 503 frameworks
• Experience reviewing security documentation and/or conducting vulnerability assessments
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning & remediation
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk) and/or log analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
• DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, etc.)

Bonus points if you have

• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g. AWS)
• Experience with system configuration management across Windows, Linux, or cloud environments
• Experience working in a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Pay and benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$100,200 - $203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.